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Military Commissions. Military Records.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Warrants conferring authority to raise and command a body of troops; certificates conferring military or naval rank and authority on officers of certain rank.

Found in 148 Collections and/or Records:

Commission to Henry Fletcher as major in the 35th Regiment., 25 December 1755.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14734
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

More detailed lists of contents are available on request.

Dates: 25 December 1755.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Army commissions, etc, mostly of and concerning, General Henry Fletcher of Saltoun.

Commission to John Fletcher, younger, of Saltoun as captain in the Edinburgh Regiment of Militia., 27 June 1846.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14690
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.

Dates: 27 June 1846.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.

Commission to John Fletcher, younger, of Saltoun as cornet in the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry., 8 July 1854.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14700
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.

Dates: 8 July 1854.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.

Commission to John Fletcher, younger, of Saltoun as Deputy Lieutenant of Haddingtonshire., 30 March 1864.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14708
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.

Dates: 30 March 1864.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.

Commission to Patrick MacLeod as Ensign in the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment., 1793.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15338
Dates: 1793.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Formal documents from the MacLeod of Geanies papers.

Commission to Simon F Barstow as Lieutenant-Colonel, United States Army., 1867.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15497
Scope and Contents From the Series:

These papers relate mostly to personal and business affairs. An inventory of these charters is available.

Dates: 1867.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters, other formal documents, and plans, from the Richards and Ashburner papers. / Documents, mostly legal, relating to the Ashburner family and their relatives.

Commission to the 11th Marquess of Tweeddale: Royal Company of Archers., 1912.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.11030
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Papers deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the MS. bound series.

Dates: 1912.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Deeds, judicial papers, and other documents, mostly legal, from the Hay of Yester papers. / Personal and public affairs. / 11th Marquess of Tweeddale papers.

Commission to William, Earl Marischal (succeeded 1635) to be Captain of, and raise a troup, of horse., 7 March 1667.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.17312
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

More detailed lists are available on request.

Dates: 7 March 1667.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Murray of Ochtertyre and Keith, Earl Marischal papers. / Charters and formal documents from the Keith, Earl Marischal papers. / Formal documents relating to the Keiths, Earls Marischal.

Commissions as Ensign and Lieutenant in First Midlothian Rifle Volunteer Corps received by William Sim., 1864, 1869.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.4496/4
Dates: 1864, 1869.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Business and personal papers of William Sim, colour manufacturer.

Commissions to Donald MacLeod as Captain Lieutenant, 1695, and Captain, 1696, in the Scottish Brigade in Holland., 1695-1696.

 File
Identifier: Ch.15327-15328
Dates: 1695-1696.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Formal documents from the MacLeod of Geanies papers. / Military papers of Donald MacLeod, 1st of Geanies.

Commissions to Grant`s brother Alexander as ensign, lieutenant, and captain., 1841-1859.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.15208-15213
Dates: 1841-1859.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Formal documents from the papers of James Augustus Grant and his family.

Commissions to the 8th Marquess of Tweeddale: Royal Company of Archers., 1845, 1858.

 File
Identifier: Ch.10981-10982
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Papers deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the MS. bound series.

Dates: 1845, 1858.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Deeds, judicial papers, and other documents, mostly legal, from the Hay of Yester papers. / Personal and public affairs. / 8th Marquess of Tweeddale papers.

Commissions to the 10th Marquess of Tweeddale: Royal Company of Archers., 1881, 1889.

 File
Identifier: Ch.11013-11014
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Papers deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the MS. bound series.

Dates: 1881, 1889.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Deeds, judicial papers, and other documents, mostly legal, from the Hay of Yester papers. / Personal and public affairs. / 10th Marquess of Tweeddale papers.

Cornet`s commission in Dutch service, to George Graeme., 1773.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15439M
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection relates mainly to properties and military service.

Dates: 1773.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents of the Graemes of Inchbraikie and Aberuthven, Perthshire. / Military papers. / Military papers of George Graeme of Inchbraikie (d 1840).

Correspondence and papers of the 1st and 2nd Earls of Minto concerning their commands in the Roxburgh Regiment, Volunteer Infantry and the 1st Regiment, Roxburghshire Local Militia respectively., 1804-1819.

 File
Identifier: MS.13367
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The founder of the family was Gilbert Elliot (1651-1718), a younger son of Gavin Elliot of Midlem Mill. Gilbert Elliot was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1688, created a baronet in 1700, and appointed a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1705; he acquired the lands of Headshaw in Roxburghshire in 1696, and added Minto to his property in 1703. Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet (1693-1766), likewise had a distinguished legal career, becoming a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1726, a...
Dates: 1804-1819.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Papers concerning the Elliot family of Minto relating to local affairs. / Correspondence and papers concerning the militia and volunteers in Roxburghshire. / Correspondence and papers of the 1st and 2nd Earls of Minto concerning their commands in the Roxburgh Regiment, Volunteer Infantry and the 1st Regiment, Roxburghshire Local Militia respectively.

Documents concerning the Earls and Dukes of Argyll and their estates., 1549-1756.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.14911-14941
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

More detailed lists of contents are available on request.

Dates: 1549-1756.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents.

Documents from the collection of manuscripts of William Marshall and his family.

 File
Identifier: Ch.12770-12773
Scope and Contents

Comprised of: two commissions awarded to George Marshall, as Lieutenant in the Aberdeenshire Militia, 1803 and as Ensign in the 92nd Foot, 1805; genealogical tables, circa 1904, of the family of William Marshall from his father to his great-grandchildren. In the hand of David J Mackenzie, circa 1904, and to his great-great-great-great-grandchildren, by James C Batley, 1961, with notes in his hand in red ink, 1977.

Dates: 1803, 1805, circa 1904.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Documents relating to the family of Fletcher of Saltoun., 1642-1899, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.14450-14729
Scope and Contents

Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.

Dates: 1642-1899, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents.

Ensign`s commission in 18th Foot, to Patrick Graeme., 1809.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15439T
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection relates mainly to properties and military service.

Dates: 1809.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents of the Graemes of Inchbraikie and Aberuthven, Perthshire. / Military papers. / Military papers of Patrick Graeme (d 1814).

Ensign`s commission in 44th Foot, to Patrick Graeme., 1810.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15439U
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection relates mainly to properties and military service.

Dates: 1810.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents of the Graemes of Inchbraikie and Aberuthven, Perthshire. / Military papers. / Military papers of Patrick Graeme (d 1814).

Ensign`s commission in 79th Foot, of Patrick James Frederick Graeme., 1870.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15439AE
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection relates mainly to properties and military service.

Dates: 1870.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents of the Graemes of Inchbraikie and Aberuthven, Perthshire. / Military papers. / Military commissions of Patrick James Frederick Graeme.

Ensign`s commission in King`s German Legion, of George Drummond Graeme., 1812.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15439W
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection relates mainly to properties and military service.

Dates: 1812.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents of the Graemes of Inchbraikie and Aberuthven, Perthshire. / Military papers. / Military and related papers of George Drummond.

Family papers, certificates and formal documents., 1776-1908, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.9860/1-6
Dates: 1776-1908, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, family papers, formal documents and research material concerning the Elphinstone family of Lopness.

Fletcher of Saltoun documents., 1483-1899.

 Series
Identifier: Ch.14450-14964
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

More detailed lists of contents are available on request.

Dates: 1483-1899.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.

Formal documents from the MacLeod of Geanies papers.

 Series
Identifier: Ch.15326-15347
Dates: 1662-1805, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

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